Job description

Background/Culture
Charter Communications is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Charter’s commitment to serving customers and exceeding their expectations is the bedrock of its business strategy and the philosophy that guides its over 95,000 employees.

Key Responsibilities
Charter is seeking a bright, determined, and committed communications professional to join the Government Affairs team to assist in driving Policy Communications priorities. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in policy and/or political communications, with a strong commitment to the organization’s mission. The individual will distill complex concepts and policy positions into easily understandable, compelling messages that educate, explain, and/or advocate for or against specific policy initiatives and support strategic objectives and key initiatives.

Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Manage policy communications content and oversee the development, fact checking, internal timing/sequencing, and coordination of messaging and research materials for the team, including ongoing updates and approvals
• Build an understanding of relevant public policy and keep abreast of items of interest to the Government Affairs team, including industry position statements, the status of legislation, peer company initiatives, important regulatory activities, and internal Charter Communications developments
• Serve as the initial clearing house for all external policy communications materials (press releases, social media content, Q&A, talking points, backgrounders/fact sheets, speeches, news advisories, etc.) to ensure consistency and alignment. Taking a proactive approach, develop and plan accordingly for internal review and collaboration
• Advise the Group Vice President on matters of immediate interest and concern, and on developments which warrant the GVP’s cognizance and affect the direction of Government Affairs efforts for planning purposes; ensure that the policy communications plans, statements, and editorials are provided by, and to, appropriate individuals in keeping with policy communications objectives
• Set goals, assign tasks, and ensure that they are carried out in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to editing reports, testimony, white papers, press releases as appropriate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required. Five plus years of relative experience with increasing levels of responsibility for public affairs or public policy communications, media relations, and/or organizational communications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to distill complex concepts and policy positions into easily understandable, compelling messages
• Skilled in advocating for and against policy positions, supporting strategic communications objectives, and developing compelling messaging
• Intellectually curious
• High-level, relatable writing and grammar skills. Experience planning, writing, editing, and producing policy papers, blog posts, press releases, and/or other

publications

• Interest and/or experience in implementing successful digital strategies, including website content management
• Has a “pitch in” and solutions-oriented attitude and thrives in a high-performance, high-pressure work environment, where individuals work collaboratively

across the organization with compressed timelines and deadline-driven work schedules

• Able to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs
• Learns from successes and setbacks and listens to and learns from others, speaks the truth even when uncomfortable

Working Conditions

• Office work environment
• Travel up to 10% of time

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in communications, public relations, public policy, or journalism

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Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Enterprise and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you’re joining a strong community of more than 93,000 individuals working together to serve more than 32 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most. Watch this video to learn more.

Who You Are Matters Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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